The Friends of the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges will hold a Group Paddle and Picnic in the Town of Suwannee. Join us for an easy (beginners welcome), short (3.8 miles, 2 hours), fresh water paddle on Lock Creek, through riverine swamp along the Suwannee River.

Grief support group meets in Archer
Haven Hospice is hosting a grief and loss support group at the Davis Center in Archer every Tuesday from July 10 through Aug. 14. The group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, call 352-493-2333.

Grief support group meets in Archer
Haven Hospice is hosting a grief and loss support group at the Davis Center in Archer every Tuesday from July 10 through Aug. 14. The group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, call 352-493-2333.

Suwannee Valley Players will hold auditions for its fall production of “Cry of the Banshee” on July 14 at 10 a.m. and July 17 at 7 p.m. All auditions are held at the Chief Theater. This will be a cold read for the directors.

Celebrate the 4th again
Horseshoe Beach's 2nd annual community fireworks will be held with family activities, fresh seafood, great barbecue, food vendors and more.
It will be at Fireworks Island, across the road from the Horseshoe Beach Cafe.
The show is managed by Dennis Buckley, Don Cherry, John Cherry and Panama Paul. Vendors can set up for free.
For more information and reservations, call Dennis Buckley at 352-498-5986.

Williston July 4th parade deadline
The deadline for registration is at noon for the Williston Independence Day parade that will be on July 3 at 5 p.m.
This year's parade theme is "Made in America."
To be in the parade or for more information call Cyndie McQuaig at 352-528-3060 (City Hall).
The parade will be followed by a celebration at Horseman's Park beginning at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in having a booth should contact Mary Kline at the Chamber of Commerce at 352-528-5552.

The Kidzone Children’s Ministry at Lighthouse Word Church kicked off its Celebration Summer program. The events include music, drama, dance on Sunday, June 10.
There were two bounce houses, train rides, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones.
Each Sunday at 10:30 am throughout the summer will be packed with fun and rewards for those who bring their friends. All children from kindergarten through 5th grade are invited, and classes for toddlers and babies are also provided.
Call 493-1554 for more information.